University of Iowa Memorial Site: Notable Deaths & Obituaries

Founded in 1847, the University of Iowa has been ranked as one of the top 10 international universities in the U.S. and was the first university to offer a Master of the Fine Arts. Its Iowa Writers Workshop is the most prestigious writing program in the country, and the school also has a proud history of athletics with many former Hawkeyes on the rosters of current NBA and NFL teams. This memorial site was created to pay tribute to all who've contributed to the University of Iowa's rich legacy.

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University of Iowa Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Perry Dr.

Dr. Perry Willis Patterson Perry passed away peacefully July 29, 2015, age 88, at home, surrounded by family and tender care of Hospice of Siouxland. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Mary Alice (Crabill); sister Juliann Pulliam of Arvada, CO; sons Charles Jacob and Daniel Alexander of Sioux City; and four grandchildren. Preceding him in death were parents Charles Ira and Inez Fern (Slagg) of Bemidji, MN; and brother Dr. Charles Darold, of Baton Rouge, LA. There will be no service....